Individuals with Self-Esteem Issues
Individuals with self-esteem cases rarely notice that they have self esteem issues. The first three items would not be offensive since they generally confirm that they are confident. The last two items are distressing to the client since they make a client question their worth. This is because the transition between the third and fourth statement is interrogative in nature. The client might feel offended if the questionnaire seems to cross-examine them.
Opinion on the Questionnaire
In my opinion, the first three items are most likely not to yield any new information. The last two items will yield new information since the client easily questions their personal capabilities. The items are not offensive since the questions asked are clear close-ended questions. The questions are brief and precise, therefore easily comprehensible. The two set of questions (1st-3rd and 4th-5th) pave way for comparison judgments. This is because the client is exposed to differing stimuli. The comparison aids in indirect assessment (Kline, 2005). The response to the first three questions might exude confidence. Comparing the part that triggers offense is an indication that the client indeed has self-esteem issues. The combination of the two set of items gives a dichotomous response. The answers give an extensive checklist which gives room for flexibility (Creswell, Hanson, Clark Plano, Morales, 2007). The range of answers to choose from offers distracters to the respondents, therefore making the assessment objective.
Support for Respondents
The support I would give to the respondents is that I would first convince them that the questions are in no way meant to question their self-worth. I would acknowledge their feelings and assure them that the questions do not confirm that they are useless or worthless.
References
Creswell, J. W., Hanson, W. E., Clark Plano, V. L., " Morales, A. (2007). Qualitative research designs: Selection and implementation. The counseling psychologist, 35(2), 236-264.
Kline, T. (2005). Psychological testing: A practical approach to design and evaluation. Sage.
